Red Shoulder Peacock Blue Neon
Aulonocara hansbaenschi
Also known as: Red Shoulder Peacock Blue Neon, Blue Neon Peacock, Red Shoulder Peacock
Origin: Lake Malawi, Africa
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 14 cm
- Min Tank
- 200 L
- Lifespan
- 8-12
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- omnivore
- Temperament
- semi-aggressive; males territorial among themselves
About
The Red Shoulder Peacock Blue Neon is a wild-type Aulonocara hansbaenschi colour form prized for its vivid contrast between its neon-blue body and fiery shoulder marking. Males develop full colouration in established aquaria with stable, alkaline water. Best kept in a species-appropriate peacock or hap community.
Care Guide
Water: 24-27°C, pH 7.5-9.0, hard alkaline water; consistency is key for best colouration. Tank: Minimum 200L; sandy base with open swimming space and gentle rocky borders. Feeding: High-quality cichlid pellets with occasional frozen mysis; avoid beef heart. Behaviour: Males defend a loose territory; keep one male per tank unless the aquarium is very large. Compatibility: Peacock and hap community; avoid overly aggressive species.
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